A clinical brace from Nathan Odokonyero, a smart finish from Kwaku Frimpong and a late goal from Brad Dolaghan swept aside a toothless Tonbridge at the Yeomans Community Stadium.

To say the Rebels dominated the first half would be understatement. Possession stats reached almost the 80% mark as Adam Hinshelwood’s side thoroughly controlled proceedings and comfortably recycled the ball from left to right. George Cox had the first shot on goal inside the opening five minutes, as the former Fortuna Sittard full-back blazed wide from the edge of the box.

The pressure continued to build on Jacob Adams’ net and translated into the opener from a man very familiar to the Angels. Tonbridge skipper Arthur Penney’s misplaced pass dropped at the feet of the returning Matt Burgess, who swiftly released Nathan Odokonyero. Our number nine beared down on goal and poked the ball towards the far corner. Time seemed to be suspended as everyone inside the stadium, players included, watched the finish creep slowly into the bottom corner. Odokonyero haunted his former employers to net his third of the campaign in the 14th minute of the contest.

Alan Dunne’s side couldn’t muster a response and invited the pressure from their opponents. Playing further forward, Kwaku Frimpong almost opened his account for the visitors in superb fashion. The midfielder effortlessly dropped a shoulder and whipped a strike towards the bottom corner. However, Adams scampered across his goal-line to parry the effort out of harm’s way.

Frimpong then headed over from eight yards out, just before Tonbridge came close to equalising completely against the run of play. Their first corner of the match flew over the head of Josh Jeffries and bounced off one of several bodies in the six-yard box. Fortunately for the visitors, captain Joel Colbran was perfectly positioned to clear off the line.

It was then the hosts’ turn to produce a moment of desperate defending, as Kyle Smith tracked back to deny Odokonyero his second of the afternoon from a curling shot. The rebound dropped to Colbran, who arrowed a strike just wide of the post.

Deep into the first period, Cox found space once again at the back post, but could only side-foot an attempt in the direction of Adams, who repelled the ball out.

As the second half commenced, Worthing didn’t hesitate and instantly resumed their ownership of the ball. In truth, the opposition were struggling to get near their counterparts, with the precise nature of the passing reducing their chances of mounting a response. Just shy of the hour mark, an inevitable second goal occurred through an unlikely source.

More sloppy play from Tonbridge saw Odei inadvertently picked out in a prime position. The energetic midfielder released the advanced Frimpong, who took the ball into his stride and effortlessly tucked in a finish into the side-netting at the base of the net. An emphatic display of determination from the summer signing as he scored his first goal for the club.

It was almost a swift reply from the hosts, as Eddie Simon had a glorious opportunity to halve the deficit. The Englishman’s poked shot from close quarters was dealt with by a mixture of Harry Ransom and Jeffries.

A quadruple change followed with Sam Packham, Joe Cook, Razzaq Coleman De-Graft and Nicky Wheeler entering the fray. The last change was particularly pertinent, as it was Wheeler’s 100th match for the Rebels.

Typically, that amount of alterations disrupts the momentum. However, if anything it aided the away side, as they scored once more minutes later.

A devastating counter-attack saw Coleman De-Graft combine his strength and speed to shrug off Toby Omole and reach the by-line. The tricky winger still had the presence of mind to pick his head up and tee up Odokonyero, who gleefully converted his second past Adams. With over a quarter of the second round tie still to play, Worthing were virtually through to the next stage.

Tonbridge Angels heads had dropped, as their opponents pushed for a thrashing. Dolaghan was introduced for the tireless Burgess, while Alan Dunne opted to take off his goalkeeper in what appeared to be a tactical change.

Wheeler almost marked a century of appearances with a goal, but substitute ‘keeper McKenzie Foley pushed his rasping effort over the crossbar.

With three minutes remaining, Dolaghan netted his eighth in five matches to put the match beyond doubt. A marauding run from Joe Cook saw the defender bypass several blue shirts before assisting Dolaghan, whose composed shot epitomised the ruthless nature this side possesses at the moment.

Seven successive wins, four clean sheets on the bounce and into the third round of the FA Trophy. Not many teams will want to be drawn against the Rebels in Monday night’s draw.